Now You See Me 3: Magical heist sequel release window unveiled, check cast details & more

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Now You See Me 3, the highly awaited magical heist film, gears up for its release. Delve into the intricacies of the film's development, cast details, and tantalizing hints about the storyline that promise a captivating cinematic experience.

Eagerly Awaiting Release

Now You See Me 3 has been in the making for several years, following the release of its predecessor in 2016, which garnered mixed reviews and moderate box office success. The journey towards the third installment gained momentum in April 2020 when Lionsgate enlisted Eric Warren Singer, the Oscar-nominated writer of Top Gun: Maverick and American Hustle, to pen the script.

In a recent development in September 2022, Lionsgate announced Ruben Fleischer, known for directing Venom and Uncharted, as the director of Now You See Me 3. Collaborating with Fleischer is Seth Grahame-Smith, the acclaimed writer of The Lego Batman Movie, tasked with rewriting the script. Fleischer, expressing his excitement, emphasized the endless opportunities that magicians bring to the heist genre.

Production Insights and Release Expectations

According to Lionsgate's Motion Picture Group Chair Joe Drake, Now You See Me 3 is set to commence production in the spring, promising a «reimagined» take on the franchise. Drawing parallels with the production timeline of Now You See Me 2, which began in November 2014 and hit theaters around 19 months later in June 2016, the upcoming sequel is anticipated to grace screens around fall 2025.

Returning Magicians: Cast Expectations

Director Ruben Fleischer has expressed enthusiasm about collaborating with the cast of Now You See Me, singling out Jesse Eisenberg and Woody Harrelson as